Refreshment UK

We are a UK based charity passionate about encouraging and equipping Christians from all denominations to be able to grow and go as disciples and missionaries.

Our Mission

Refreshment UK is a charity dedicated to encouraging and equipping Christians. We encourage intimacy with God through retreating, then equip by providing the resources and opportunities to live out a life in mission.

For us, a retreat is about setting time aside in prayer, study and community to seek God, and in Blackpool, you can retreat at the Refresh Centre, a 14-bedroom residential centre where people live in community that feels like joining a family. Alongside the centre, Refreshment UK has a programme of activities – Refreshers – across the town where visitors can experience mission first-hand.

Refreshment UK has been running since 2012, and is led by Simon & Laura Cooper. They have been involved in itinerant ministry for over 20 years, both in the UK and overseas. They have a passion for facilitating retreats, as well as leading practical mission experiences.

What We Do

The course is aimed at Christians who have a desire to become a pioneer missionary. We define this as being someone with a heart to bring transformation to their community through discipleship and will go above and beyond to make that happen.

This includes working alongside other churches as well as setting up new projects. There is both a practical and academic element to this course, and we would expect students to be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.

If you can answer yes to all these questions, then Refreshers course is for you:

Do you desire to see your community transformed through the message and power of the gospel, no matter what it takes?

Do you desire to follow Jesus and get to know him more intimately through a life of spiritual discipline, along with a pursuit of holiness?

Do you desire to step out in faith and persevere in your calling to see His kingdom come on earth, even when you have to take up your cross?

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